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Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Hybrid
Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.
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Job Overview
The Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions supports the Associate Vice President of Graduate Admissions in managing technical, administrative, and personnel operations in the Office of Graduate Admissions. This position includes both overall managerial duties pertinent to an admissions office, as well as specific duties that require special analytical knowledge.
The Assistant Director is responsible for enforcing Graduate Studies policies and procedures, instructing faculty and staff on best practices regarding administration of duties, training for admissions processes, advising prospective students on programs, and recruitment and counseling prospective students on the admissions requirements for approximately 150 graduate programs. The Assistant Director is also responsible for coordinating the release of admissions decisions for admission-eligible candidates with individual graduate programs and the Office of Merit Aid. The Assistant Director may also work with University Offices, including the Registrar, Financial Aid, Office of Billing and Payment Services, Office of Global Services, Student Health, and Student Employment.
The Assistant Director is a primary contact for service and support to specified graduate programs for application and admissions needs, as well as program events and communications support and set up. This position also manages and supervises student staff who may support recruitment activities such as on-campus tours, administrative work, or communications support. This position provides support for training of temporary, seasonal staff.
Work Interactions
This position reports to the Associate Vice President of Graduate Admissions and works in conjunction with the Senior Associate Director of Graduate Admissions, an Associate Director, another Assistant Director, and two Admissions Analysts, seasonal employees, and student workers. This position works closely with graduate program faculty and administrators and with staff of Merit Aid, Academic Affairs, and Student Services in the Graduate School. This position deals directly with the Student Employment Office, the Registrar, Financial Aid, Office of Billing and Payment Services, Office of Global Services, Student Health, and Student Employment.
This position works with the Graduate Admissions team to manage day-to-day workflow of academic credentials and admissions processing. This includes reviewing and evaluating domestic and international transcripts, calculating GPAs, and organizing applications for committee review. The position supports prospect event and outreach recruitment activities (information sessions, webinars, one-on-one appointments, graduate fairs, and organizational outreach).
Requirements and Qualifications
Work Mode Designation
This position has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation
Pay Range:
The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:
$44,022.00 - $73,406.80Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.
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EEO Statement:
GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Benefits:
Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.
